front of oncoming train
A mother pushed her 11-year-old son in front of
an oncoming train as travellers watched on in
horror.
The boy, named only as Leon, was severely
injured when he fell onto the tracks at the
station in Hamburg, according to reports in
Germany.
The driver of the train was unable to stop in time
and the youngster's leg was crushed under the
wheels, Bild reported.
Emergency services took almost 40 minutes to
free the child, who remained conscious
throughout his ordeal, the newspaper said.
His mother, identified as Jana, is believed to
have attempted to flee Hoheluftbruecke railway
station following the incident on Sunday.
But the 31-year-old was quickly apprehended by
police, according to Bild.
Young Leon was taken to hospital where he
remains in a severe condition, Hamburg Police
told Sky News.
He is not thought to have suffered life
threatening injuries.
Local media in Germany reported that the boy's
leg had to be amputated, although police refused
to comment.
Mother Jana is currently undergoing a psychiatric
evaluation amid reports that she is suffering from
a psychological condition.
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